Mighty_Zuk Posted September 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Jesus christ @SH_MM turn that shit off! Fug, my eyes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Can someone confirm the following : When the Challenger 2 was introduced, I understood the loader front episcope is able to be changed by a second independent sight. Was I right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Moyes Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Serge said: Can someone confirm the following : When the Challenger 2 was introduced, I understood the loader front episcope is able to be changed by a second independent sight. Was I right ? The Enforcer RWS replaces it when on operation.http://www.leonardocompany.com/en/-/enforcer_rws-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Moyes Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Ramlaen and Serge 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Moyes Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 DVD 2018 Ajax, Ares, Apollo and Atlas production models. Indirect fire Brimstone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH_MM Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 No sensor units (optical, laser warner and radars) at the rear portion of the turret - or does the Challenger 2 LEP proposal from BAE Systems use only three sensor units (with the backwards facing one being located at the center of the turret)? Ramlaen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty_Zuk Posted September 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 I see some bulge on the rear so it might be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2805662 Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 3 hours ago, SH_MM said: No sensor units (optical, laser warner and radars) at the rear portion of the turret - or does the Challenger 2 LEP proposal from BAE Systems use only three sensor units (with the backwards facing one being located at the center of the turret)? Better than what it seems. SH_MM, Alzoc and Ramlaen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Moyes Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Turret uses regenerative braking. Friction caused by the turret slowing down gets converted into electricity that then recharges a battery. Formula 1 cars use something similar - KERS/ERS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLabor Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 2 hours ago, David Moyes said: Turret uses regenerative braking. Friction caused by the turret slowing down gets converted into electricity that then recharges a battery. Formula 1 cars use something similar - KERS/ERS. Errr... Welcome in the 1990s... Congrats! More seriously is this a full switch from hydraulic to electric or a just a handiwork to ease the power management? The ideal situation would be to remove all the hydraulic system to replace it with batteries accumulators and the double set of electric motor + gearbox (traverse & elevation). But who knows their limitations in space & budget... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Moyes Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Challenger 2 has always had an all-electric turret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLabor Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 9 minutes ago, David Moyes said: Challenger 2 has always had an all-electric turret. Alright! Thanks for this precision! Not the first time eSim Games writes down wrong stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That’s Suspicious Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 5 hours ago, David Moyes said: Turret uses regenerative braking. Friction caused by the turret slowing down gets converted into electricity that then recharges a battery. Formula 1 cars use something similar - KERS/ERS. That’s actually pretty damn cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Serge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Moyes Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Archer 155mm artillery system on a MAN HX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH_MM Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 Quote Citing progress, UK officials commit to Warrior upgrade 21st September 2018 - 15:30 GMT | by Grant Turnbull in Millbrook Top industry and UK government officials used this year’s DVD 2018 event to reaffirm their commitment to the British Army’s flagship Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP), despite unanswered questions still hanging over the project. Speaking at the British Army event in Millbrook, the UK’s minister for defence ... Source: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/citing-progress-uk-officials-commit-warrior-upgrad/ On 9/17/2018 at 3:27 PM, Mighty_Zuk said: Okay I assume the 2nd module is just located on the rear-left part of the turret, as it typical for some APS systems as well, for full coverage through minimal sensors. But we don't know if that is required either. The requirements include upgrades to situational awareness, but based on what I've read, it isn't specified how (aside of night vision for the driver and commander based on current technology). On 9/17/2018 at 3:27 PM, Mighty_Zuk said: Both are offering very good capabilities that are not required, and that doesn't mean the UK MoD will dismiss them (although their intellectual capacity at making smart procurement decisions is known to be lacking), so you cannot just dismiss them either like you dismissed the addition of an APS. The gun has a very low chance of being replaced IMO, and if it would go ahead at a later point, it would probably be part of a separate project because a gun's replacement actually requires the two competitors - BAE and Rheinmetall, to cooperate. Similarly, the UK MoD is seeking an upgrade to the automotive components through a separate project as well. I beg to differ. The UK military is currently running its own program for testing and possibly adopting active protection systems on the Challenger 2 MBT and various other vehicles. On the other hand, there is no program for a lethality upgrade (beyond the FCS changes required for the Challenger 2 LEP), despite army officials having specifically asked for a 120 mm smoothbore gun to counter the T-14 Armata and other Russian MBTs. The gun replacement is simply a question of money - if it is cheap and can be included in the LEP without making cuts at other places, then there is no need to start a separate program. Rheinmetall has chosen to contract Curtiss-Wright for providing gun and turret drives for the Challenger 2 (upgrading these is required for the LEP as part of the removal of obsolence), which are desgined to (also) work with the 120 mm gun from Rheinmetall. There is no need for BAE Systems to be involved in the gun upgrade with Rheinmetall having access to two Challenger 2 tanks. I think they might play it safe and keep the L30 gun on one demonstrator, while outfitting the other with a 120 mm L55(A1) gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ramlaen Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 "Stop asking questions." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xlucine Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 I'm sure the RTR will love the all-black colour scheme, but cav may not be as impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 FORMATOSE, Serge and Alzoc 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Moyes Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 AJAX animation - Land 400 AJAX trials - DVD2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xlucine Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 On 9/24/2018 at 3:18 PM, David Moyes said: AJAX trials - DVD2018 27k rounds of 14.5mm HMG at 0:43? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Moyes Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 https://www.janes.com/article/83316/dvd-2018-wfel-kmw-discuss-plans-for-boxer-bridging-module https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/british-army-receive-first-ajax-vehicles-year-end/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scolopax Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Britons were in trouble at various points in time before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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